Accident on N. Collier ties up traffic

A Jeep vehicle collided with a Dodge at the intersection of North Collier Boulevard and Barfield Drive at approximately 3:30 p.m., Friday. No one was injured in the crash.

Personnel from the Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department arrived at the scene of a traffic accident last Friday afternoon at North Collier Boulevard and Barfield Drive.

Jim Sousa/Special to the Marco Eagle

Personnel from the Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department arrived at the scene of a traffic accident last Friday afternoon at North Collier Boulevard and Barfield Drive.

According to a Marco Island Police Department traffic report, the driver of a Jeep was heading southbound on N. Collier and decided to make a left turn from a wrong lane. The driver, who struck a Dodge that was traveling northbound, stated he did not see the vehicle.

The driver of the Dodge said the Jeep pulled out in front of him while he had a green light at the intersection.

Witnesses confirmed the statements made by both drivers.

The driver of the Jeep was issued a ticket for failing to yield while making the left turn.

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